ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142764 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
derelict
dubious
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
periodic
implausible
bird–like
genial

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
perception
fickle
gaudy
elate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
glorify
redouble
mandate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
condone
garish
perception
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."